Marriage, Children Tied to Earnings Penalty for Female Physicians
TUESDAY, March 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Being married with children is associated with a greater earnings penalty for female physicians, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Health Forum.Lucy Skinner, from Geisel School of Medici…
Learn MoreInforme sobre el Alzheimer: muchos adultos mayores con problemas de memoria no hablan con el médico
MIÉRCOLES, 15 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El Alzheimer es una de las enfermedades más comunes y graves del envejecimiento, pero muchos adultos mayores con problemas de la memoria no les informan sus dificultades al médico.Esto es de acuerdo c…
Learn MorePrior Authorization Increases Use of Health Care Resources, Physicians Say
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Almost two-thirds of physicians report that prior authorization results in increased utilization of health care resources (e.g., additional office visits and initial use of less effective therapy due to st…
Learn MoreAlzheimer’s Report: Many Seniors With Memory Issues Aren’t Telling Their Doctors
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Alzheimer’s is one of the most common and serious diseases of aging, yet many older adults with memory issues are not telling their doctors about their struggles.That’s according to a new report from the A…
Learn MorePrimary Care Visits Shorter, More Prone to Error for Non-White Patients: Study
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Do all patients get the same amount of face-to-face time when visiting their primary care doctor? Apparently not, claims a new study that found Black and Hispanic patients — as well as patients with public h…
Learn MoreShorter Primary Care Visit Length Linked to Inappropriate Prescribing
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with primary care visits, shorter visit length is associated with potentially inappropriate prescribing decisions, according to a study published online March 10 in JAMA Health Forum.Hannah T. Ne…
Learn MoreVirtual Reality Learning Environment Enhances Medical Student Knowledge
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A virtual reality learning environment (VRLE) can enhance medical student understanding and knowledge, according to a study published online March 8 in the International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics.G…
Learn MoreAlmost Two-Thirds of U.S. Doctors, Nurses Feel Burnt Out at Work: Poll
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — America’s health care workforce is under unprecedented strain, and leaders of the medical profession are scrambling to shore up doctors and nurses who are burning out in record numbers.Nearly two-thirds (63…
Learn MoreLas autoridades federales limitarán las recetas de fármacos para el dolor y el TDAH a través de telesalud
LUNES, 27 de febrero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Las autoridades federales planifican restringir el acceso a unos medicamentos que tienen el potencial de abuso, al restaurar los requisitos federales de emisión de recetas, que se aflojaron durante la p…
Learn MoreFeds Will Start Limiting Telehealth Prescriptions for Painkillers, ADHD Drugs
MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Federal officials plan to tighten access to drugs that have the potential for abuse by reinstating federal prescribing requirements that were loosened during the pandemic.The Biden administration will require …
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